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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
Speculation, Poverty and Crime.

Gen. A. Brinkerhoff, of Mansfield, O.,
who is deeply interested in the work of
prison reform, and has given much atten-
ton to study of prison reform has writ
ten an article in which he expresses the be-
lief that the rapid increase in poverty and
crime in this country is due in a large meas
ure to speculation. He points to the fact
that the great army of defaulters which is
increasing so rapidly is composed largely of
Spectators. OF course there is a vast differ
ence between men who buy stocks, bonds.
etc, and lock them up in their safes and
men who bet that the price of them will adj
vance or decline. The former is legitimate
business, the latter gambling, and has been
so decided by jury in New York. That
this gambling or speculation, as it is politely
termed, is a fruitful cause of poverty and
crime, and is one of the greatest evils
society has to contend against is evident
when we consider that nearly every
bank and business failure is due to the fact
that some one interested in the defunct in
stitution has been specializing. Only the
other day the failure of o. S. Hatch, Presi-
dent of the New York Stock Exchange, was
announced, and it was explained that Mr..
Hatch had been specializing on his own ac-
count. and had been caught on the wrong
side of the market The greed Of gain is at
the bottom of this speculation, and very
many of those who engage in it end their
careers in the poor houses, insane asylums
and penitentiaries 1t is an evil that is
growing upon the American people, and it
threatens to undermine the moral founda-
ton of their whole social system. The effects
of these failures caused by speculation are
felt, moreover in many cases by poor work
ingmen, whose earnings are used by bank
officials to carry on their operations. Bust
ness is also affected, and, worse than all, it
has bad effect upon the morals of the
community
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
A Notable Faction Fight.

The bitterest faction fight that has oc-
CURED in any State for years is now In
progress in Louisiana. There have been
two factions in the Democratic party there
ever since the Republicans were driven from
power in the State. In 1877, when Hayes
was declared elected President with the
help of the electoral vote of Louisiana,
| Gen. Nichols, the Democratic candidate for
Governor, was recognized as Governor by
the government at Washington. He had a
majority of about $780, and Mr.. Tilden S
majority was about as large. How the
| State was given to Hayes while Gen. Mich
i oils was recognized as Governor, is one Of
lsthose things that the future historian will
have to explain.
Gen. Nichols is an honest man and a very
| conservative one. He made an excellent
Governor, and at the expiration of his term
returned to the practice of the law honored
and respected by the best element of the
Democratic party OF the State. He was
succeeded by the present Governor, Samuel
d. McEnery, who is charged with being
something of a bulldozer, and who, it is
alleged, is the head of a ring which proposes
to keep control of the State for the sake
of power and the Offices Gov.
McEnery is a candidate for a third term,
and Gen. Nichols has been put forward by
the conservative element of the party for
the Gubernatorial nomination.
The contest for the nomination has been
in progress for months, and it has now de-
veloped a phase that is calculated to do the
State great deal of harm. Not long ago
in speech Gov. McEnery asserted that
Gen. Nichols could not be trusted to deal
with the race question in way that would
be satisfactory to the white people of the
State. 1t was not exactly clear what he
meant, but statements in subsequent
speeches left no doubt in the minds of his
political opponents that his purpose was to
create the impression that if Gen. Nichols
were elected Governor the way would be
opened for the colored politicians to obtain
control of the State again.
But how was such an impression to be
created! Why by the suggestion that Gen.
Nichols would see to it that the colored
people had all their political rights, while
Gov. McEnery would not If
Gov McEnery is not incorrectly
reported he has put himself in
position of which he has no reason to be
proud For the sake of success he has done
his party outside of his State incalculable
damage.
The colored people of Louisiana have all
their political rights. They had them when
Gen. Nichols was Governor and they have
had them ever since. Gov. McEnery would
like to make the white people believe that
they owe the supremacy of the Democratic
party in the State to him, and that he has
maintained that supremacy by methods
which he has never disclosed, and now only
hints at. 1t is doubtful if his scheme will
succeed. 1t is much more likely to do him
harm than good. There are plenty of men
connected with his faction who would not
support him if they thought he would DELHI
erately deny to the colored people any
rights to which they are entitled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

1t is stated that Mrs. Clement c. CLAY, of
Huntsville, Ala, will be married to Mr..
David Clopton, in that city tomorrow. Mrs.
Clay is one of the most noted society bellies
of the past. She went to Washington before
the war as the wife of one of the most
noted men Alabama has ever sent to the
United States Senate. She was highly e,lu-
Gated, very beautiful, and during the BIZ
chanan administration was one of the
brightest and most courted women in Wash
ington. When Clement C. Clay withdrew
from the United States Senate in 1861, she
went South with him, and she was a strong
friend of the South during the late unpleas-
antness. She was with her husband when
he was arrested in 1865, and she was one of
the party of Jefferson Davis, Alexander II
Stephens and Clement C. Clay, who, with
their families, were taken North to prison
The ladies, of course, were not imprisoned.
but Mrs. Clay's husband was for time in
Fortress Monroe with Jefferson Davis
During this time, Mrs. Clay beseged An
drew johnson for his release, and her story
of her trouble in securing this is one of the
most graphic tales yet untold in our his
tory. Senator Clay died in 1882. He must
have been much older than Mrs. Clay. for
she was a leading figure of Washington
society last winter. She is tall, fne-look.
ing, and apparently just in her prime. She
is brilliant talker, and she was the centre
of nearly every circle in which she moved
during the past season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
A Row Among the Bosses.

Republicans throughout the country are
figuring New York State as Republican in
the next Presidential campaign, though the
party managers there have no hope of
swinging the Empire State into line At
present they are wrangliDg over the result
of the State election recently held. Senator
Hiscock had promised to elect Fred Grant
Secretary of State, and thus pave the way
for Republican victory next year under the
leadership of Mr.. Blaine, but Boss Platt had
a little scheme of his own which differed
materially from that of Boss Hiscock, and
Platt as usual came out on top, though he
had a narrow escape. Platt sacrificed what
ever chance the party had of carrying the
State in order to secure a Republican
Senate that would block Gov. Hills at
tempt to remove him from office Blaine's
ambition is buried, and what makes the de-
feat the more calling is that it was brought
about by Platt, who spent the money con-
tributed for the purpose of electing the State
ticket, to elect Republican Senators in Dem
ocratic districts. After six years of watch
ing and waiting, with a patience that was
truly commendable, Platt has practically
retired to private life Mr.. Blaine, who. in
1891, retired Platt to private life by causing
his defeat in the memorable Senatorial
struggle. While the Republicans are fight
ing among themselves the Democrats are
making hay
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

The story is going the rounds of the press
that thousands of pearl button makers at
Newark are thrown out of work on account
of the introduction into this country of a
cheaper article manufactured in Austria.
Nothing could better illustrate the absurdity
of the high protective tariff system under
which we are now stumbling along. 1t was
supposed that the duty on buttons was high
enough to keep out foreign competition, but
suddenly, after a vast amount of money
has been expended in establishing this bust
ness, it is found that even the high tariff
will not protect the American manufac-
turer from his foreign rivals, and Congress
must raise the duty on buttons that the in
dustry may be followed here. The fact that
we are establishing our. business on false
and unsubstantial basis makes it necessary
for US to constantly watch foreign markets,
not that we may compete with foreign
rivals in fair fight, but that we may take
tne alarm and run to Congress to bolster up
our business,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
His Predicament.

From the SoDterUilIe Journal.
Her witching bonnet trimmed with lace,
The sweetness of her upturned face,
Enchant me.
Her figure TRIM modish, petite,
Her slender hands, her dainty feet,
They haunt mel
! dream of her the long night through,
And vow that will bravely WOO
And win her.
/ know she's good and kind and true
/ love her better than do
My dinner.
l love her fondly-yet know
I'd never dare to tell her so
Or pet her.
And while I'm waiting, Tn afraid,
Some other chap viii court the maid,
And get her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

'Blinky" Morgan whose career promises to
be cut short Dec. IL, is one of the most noto-
rious crooks in the country. He has just
been sentenced to be hanged for numbering
Detective Hulligan while rescuing pris-
oner whom that officer had in charge The
murder was one of the most cold blooded
affairs in the criminal history of this coun-
try, and for a long time it was thought the
murderer would escape. AS the murder
was committed in a passenger coach in the
presence of at least fifty men, the prisoner
rescued and the train stopped by the despe-
RADIO without any opposition, the case ex-
cited more than ordinary interest. More
over, Morgan was known from one end of
the country to the other and has many
friends among the gamblers and criminals
of every State in the Union. 1t is thought
he received assistance from these crooks in
hiding from the police.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
Illogical, Maybe, Yet Lovely.

From the San francisco Report
woman jumps on a chair, holds her petit
coats around her legs and yells like small
cyclone at the sight of mouse. But she runs
up three flights Of stairs in burning building
to rescue another woman's baby. She's afraid
of book agent in broad daylight, yet pistol in
covers when the furniture creaks, and is a
lioness if drunken man assaults the front door
She tells tales out of school, yet is the first to do
a kindness to the woman she's talked about
She steals car ride with a crystal conscience
If the conductor forgets her fare, and then opens
her purse to its widest to help man out of a
tight corner. She haggles at the remnant
counter for herself, and then triples the money
on fiannes for her washerwoman's sick boy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

Cincinnati is stirred up pretty thoroughly
just now over the disclosures made in the
police investigation which is in progress. 1t
appears from evidence presented thus far
that the night policemen have been in the
habit of dividing their time between sleep
ing and dancing while they were supposed
TO be on their beats. Many cases of drunk
enness have been reported, and enc officer
who had served two terms in the peniten-
tiary was convicted of blackmail and dis
missed. The Cincinnati police>force as at
present constituted, it would appear, is a
corrupt department and probably in need of
a good shaking up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

1t is announced that Mgr Persico, the
papal envoy to Ireland has made his report
on the cause of that country, but the an
nouncement does not come from official
sources, and the summary of his alleged re-
port would indicate that the announcement
is purely a matter of speculation. The most
important statement of this alleged report
is that Mgr. Persico says the country is not
ripe for home rule, and that the Irish prel-
ates will soon receive instructions as to
their future political attitude
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

There is one man who is an employee of the
New York State government, who has not
been examined by the Civil Service Commits
sion of that State. His name is Charles F. Sto-
well, and his duty is to examine railroad
and other bridges. When he was appointed
it was admitted that he was too well in
formed for the civil service examiners to
tackle. They were afraid of him, and have
never bothered him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
Secretary Whitney's Health.
From a Washington Special.

From a washington Special.
Secretary Whitney considers himself to be in
good form" just now, and laughingly says that
it was more doctors than sickness that occasion
cd his temporary absence from the department.
The Secretary, however, is evidently somewhat
mistaken as to his condition. His face wears an
cheerful expression, but there is that about his
general appearance which suggests the tired
man. He does not move with his ldtime
energy. He walks with slow, measured tread
as though it were effort The Secretary has
courageously resumed his work, although Com.
modore Harmony is still signing the mail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

Secretary Villas annual report makes a
very good showing for the Post Office De-
partment 1t also makes a very good show
ing for Mr. Villas, who is, perhaps, better
informed about the affairs of the depart
ment than any other Postmaster General
for MANY wears
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

Max O'Rell called upon the President on
Friday, and after the visit expressed ''sur-
prise at the Presidents ease of manner and
grace of action" What sort of an opinion
did this foreigner entertain of the President
anVway2
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

Sarah Ulricb Kelly, the bard of Shanty
Hill, has beguran active campaign for the
Presidency, and hopes to make better
showing than Belva Lockwood did in the
last contest. Sarah formerly was plain
Sarah Ann, but since she entered politics
she has changed her name, and considers
the substitution of Ulrich an improvement.
She hopes to catch the Yankee" vote with
Sarah, the German with Ulrich, and the
Irish with Kelly, but it is feared that the
dear creature will have all her trouble for
nothing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

The prohibition contest in Atlanta being
over our esteemed contemporary in that
city can get down from its perch on the
fence without fear of treading upon any
body's toes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
Very Puzzling Indeed.

From the Ne,c York Times, (lfug)
The story of the Car being imposed upon
and utterly misled as to Germany's foreign pol
icy by forged letter purporting to come from
Prince Bismarck is either the fiimsiest of yarns
or else the most extraordinary of recent revela-
tions in diplomacy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

You have remarkably soft hands, Mr.. Sea-
cook; do you use glycerine?"
No"
II wish my hands were white like yours: they
are so white and small a lady might envy them.
What business are you iny"
81 am organizing a new labor party."-Lin-
coin Jttd1e.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

1t was understood that when Dr. Parker,
of England, delivered his lecture on Beecher
that it was work of love. 1t turns out,
however, that it was work for cash.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

Probably the men who moved away from
Atlanta when the city voted for prohibition
two years ago will now move back. If they
had been blessed with patience they would
have saved themselves double moving.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
Let the Big Iniuns Have a Talk.
Eronl tLe Ne1r York World Dem.l

From the Ne7C York World (Dem.)
Mr.. Carlisle expresses a willingness to meet
Mr.. Randall and talk over tarsE matters with
him before the assembling of Congress. An
exchange of views between these distinguished
men would seem to be in order.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
Obi What a Whopper!

From the Detroit Tribune (Rep)
1t is an absolute fact that the South is today
and has been for over twenty years, waving
more square yards of bloody shirt than the en-,
tire North has ever waved inches.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

The Prohibitionists of Atlanta are not
good politicians They are better at max
ing noise than in getting votes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

SAMUEL WASHINGTON, of Cincinnati. O.. is n
colored man who deals in coal in small 0uanti-
oles HIS wife, however, employs the Wholesale
system as regards her babies. She has inst nre
scented Samuel with triplets, much TO his aston.
iishinent, and, for that matter, her own too The
paoes, two girls and a boy, are strong and
Ineeainy, and the latter has been named George
in this country. AnoWh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

Mr. Randall is not proposing any plan to
reduce the revenues. He is an opposer, not
proposer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

From the NeD York Graphic lDen,.)
Col. Ajax Mcclure, of the Philadelphia Times,
has begun writing from Washington again. 1t
is believed the Times branch Office there will
shortly be moved into the White House.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

preston that it has prevailed in this city
yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

Secretary Whitney has given up all idea
of going to the Bermudas this winter. The
new navy requires all his time in Washing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
Yes, Pin Your Faith to Him.

From The Detroit free Press denny
When you see a man who has no confidence in
himself, my son, pin your faith to him; and get
him to indorse your checks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
CURRENT COMMENT.
He Would. Indeed.

From the Philadelphia Times (Ind)
What whooping President of the French re-
pubic James q. Blaine would make
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

Is the New York Sun proposing to be-
come an organl The tunes it is now grind
ing out sound very much like organ tunes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28
A. r. ALTMAYER g. co.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-28

satinlinedj
h o O d.
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iish, this
week, $751;
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-05-19
HIS RoYHoop,s DAYS.
An Artist Relates Some of the Reminds
cences of His Childhood.

cences of His Childhood.
Out in the village where I was born we had
a crowd of boys whose life was a continual
round or pleasure, as look back upon it now
Swimming, boating, hunting, wandering in
the fields with a boys proprietary feeling Of
ownership of the whole earth equal to Jay
Gould's and an ignorance of everything equal
TO an art critics, we still got into mischief
"Si" Pickerirg's father owned a calf which
roamed in the field behind the barn. On this
calf our wicked eyes fell one day and we or
ganized an Indian deer hunt. Theo Beck and
Joe Dotv drove the calf into the lane, where
about dozen of US were scattered along be-
hind the fence, armed with bows and sharp
arrows. The calf, or deer, as it was supposed
to represent. came ambling friskily along,
when the Indians opened fire. With star